South Lake Middle vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students
University Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
| Measure | South Lake Middle Irvine, California | University Park Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,334 | #1071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3132 of 15,369 | #14297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 652 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 65.8).
- •South Lake Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 35.4%).
- •South Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 28.3).
- •South Lake Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 509.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Lake Middle better than University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Middle ranks higher (71.0 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are South Lake Middle and University Park Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lake Middle: 652. University Park Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lake Middle and University Park Elementary rank in California?
South Lake Middle is 174th of 1,334 and University Park Elementary is 1071st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).